Master of Arts

University of the Sunshine Coast

To be eligible for admission to a research Master degree, an applicant must hold:

(a) a Bachelor degree (AQF Level 7) with a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher on a seven point scale from a recognised higher education institution; or

(b) a Bachelor Honours degree (AQF Level 8) Class IIB from a recognised higher education institution; or

(c) a record of qualifications and/or professional research experience deemed to be equivalent to the standard of (a) or (b) as may be approved by the Research Degrees Committee, or the Chairperson acting on behalf of the Committee.

The prior study must be in an area of study relevant to the discipline area of the Master degree. If the prior study has not included an appropriate preparation in research methodology, the candidate will be required to undertake an appropriate research methodology course, as specified by the relevant Head of School, as part of their candidature.

English Language entry requirements

• IELTS (Academic) - Overall score of 6.5 with minimum 6.0 in each subtest
• TOEFL iBT - Overall score of 85 with minimum score of 21 for writing
• Pearson Test of English (PTE) - Overall score of 58 with no sub score less than 54
• Language of Instruction English (LOI) - Minimum 2 year full-time tertiary study, or 2 year full-time other post-secondary study where the language of instruction is English, successfully completed in the last 5 years in one of the of the following countries: Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Republic of Ireland, South Africa, United Kingdom and United States of America
• C1 Advanced/C2 Proficiency - Overall score of 177 or above with no less than 169 in each skill
• UniSC's English for Academic Purposes (EAP) 2 - Successful completion
• UniSC's English for Academic Purposes (EAP) 3 - Successful completion